FETA & TOMATO-TOPPED GREEK BURGERS

Feta & Tomato-Topped Greek Burgers image

A cooking class that taught me to make my own pita bread inspired me to create this "Greek" burger. The beef-lamb mixture is an interesting change of pace, and the fresh tomato-feta salad adds a delightful, summery taste. -Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup pitted Greek olives, coarsely chopped
3 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
BURGERS:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary leaves
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-3/4 pounds ground beef
1/4 pound ground lamb
6 whole pita breads, warmed

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine first 10 ingredients; set aside. For burgers, place oil, wine, vinegar, thyme, rosemary and garlic in a food processor; cover and process until blended., In a large bowl, combine oil mixture, bread crumbs and salt. Crumble beef and lamb over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve burgers on pita breads with tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698 calories, Fat 40g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 1691mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.